Fed psilocybin in court; MI gov. signs tribal marijuana laws; NJ cops slam the city’s cannabis suit; Kimmel & Snoop’s new weed holidays
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Top Things to Know
Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division reports that licensed cannabis retailers had a compliance rate of 99 percent in this year’s underage sales check.
The U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, heard oral arguments on a case in which the Drug Enforcement Administration denied a psilocybin rescheduling request outright rather than referring it to Health and Human Services.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, signed two bills that allow marijuana businesses licensed to do business with tribal cannabis entities to remit a portion of the tax revenue to tribes when sales are made on Indian land.
The New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police has reacted to a lawsuit brought by officials in Jersey City that seeks an overturning of a state law allowing officers to use marijuana off duty. They have called the legal challenge a “waste of taxpayer dollars.”
A new study finds that people who practice yoga after consuming marijuana experience improved mindfulness and mysticality–indicating that “set and setting during cannabis use may significantly impact the therapeutic benefit.”
Jimmy Kimmel gave Snoop Dogg a proclamation declaring his birthday on October 20, the midway point of 4/20, as a new holiday themed around marijuana called DoggFather’s Day.
Federal
The National Institute of Justice funded research to develop a method of testing the potency of up 16 cannabinoids.
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, during an hearing on border issues and National Parks, heard testimony on illegal marijuana cultivation on government lands.
Sen. Jacky Rosen, (D-NV), tweeted: “In Nevada, the legal cannabis industry has created jobs and increased our economy. I recently toured Deep Roots Harvest in Las Vegas with @NVCannOrg, to discuss the bipartisan SAFER Banking Act that I am fighting to pass. “Legal cannabis businesses should have full access to basic banking service.”
Former Rep. Ed Perlmutter, (D-CO), spoke on the prospects of the current version marijuana banking legislation he sponsored.
/ STATES
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, (D), tweeted: “The @CO_Revenue Department (DOR) released a monthly report on cannabis sales that shows adult-use and medicinal cannabis sales have exceeded $15 billion since 2014. This has generated $2.5 billion in taxes.”
The Florida Senate Health Policy Committee received an update on the medical cannabis program from the regulators.
New York legislators are sending letters to landowners who are accused of renting their properties to illegal marijuana businesses.
A senator from Ohio wrote an opinion piece in which he expressed his concerns regarding the legalization of marijuana on the 7th November ballot.
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission has appointed a new Executive Director.
Chief equity officer of the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation spoke on the awarding of microbusiness marijuana licenses.
Arizona regulators have announced a voluntary marijuana recall due to possible aspergillus contamination.
Rhode Island’s top cannabis regulator stated that a ban of marijuana advertising “probably”, led to a slower start for recreational sales.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has stated that a loan to build a cannabis facility was not finalized, despite the approval of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. A senator who is also a member of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board explained his reasons for voting against funding.
Virginia regulators have launched a campaign of public education to discourage marijuana-impaired drivers.
Washington State regulators have sent out a marijuana newsletter that includes updates on equity, revenue distributions, and floor plan requirements for retail stores.
Alabama regulators will start accepting applications for hemp licenses in 2024 on November 1.
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/ LOCAL
Philadelphia’s Mayor, Pennsylvania said he felt “depressed” when he saw the City Council pass legislation that would restrict where illegal drug consumption sites could be opened.
Howard County’s State’s Attorney said that the county has a secret policy not to prosecute certain cannabis cases. He did not announce it publicly because he “didn’t want to in any manner encourage the use marijuana.”
A federal judge dismissed all charges against an ex-Wilton, Maine policeman and a retired Oxford County sheriff deputy in relation to an alleged illegal marijuana and money laundering scheme.
International
The Canadian government has announced that it will legalize the use of medically assisted death for those with substance abuse disorders.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “D9-THC caused the death of colorectal carcinoma cells.”
The review found “robust reductions in depressive symptoms after psilocybin treatment.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
The Australian Lawyers Alliance wants police to stop prosecuting drivers who use medical cannabis when there is no proof that they are impaired.
The Security Industry Association has published an updated guide on cannabis security requirements.
BUSINESS
SNDL Inc. consolidates all cannabis cultivation at its Atholville facility in New Brunswick, Canada.
Intercure reported that its employees, their families and friends have been kidnapped or killed during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission has been considering a proposal that would ban smoking marijuana at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
In August, Canadian retailers sold legal marijuana products worth C$464.2 Million.
Retailers in New York sold recreational marijuana products worth $83 million during the first three-quarters of 2023.
/ CULTURE
A judge in Ohio dismissed some claims against Afroman in a lawsuit filed by police over his use of video footage from their raid on his house to make a music clip, but allowed other claims to go forward.
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